House Aeugst am Albis

Aeugst am Albis, Switzerland
South elevation with entranceway as seen from the gravel path
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Detail of south elevation with entranceway as seen from the gravel path
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Bush-hammered exposed concrete wall demarcating the garden
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South elevation with sandblasted exposed concrete wall segments forming a covered terrace and a set-back, lift-and-slide opening façade
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The sandblasted exposed concrete south façade and the pool and surrounding decking
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South façade with covered seating area, recessed terrace and view towards the pool and surrounding decking
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West façade comprising sandblasted exposed concrete and wood and metal lift-and-slide windows
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Southwest elevation with slope and boulder steps
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Overall view with garage driveway, garden and pool
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Detail of the entrance area, with perpendicular wall segments forming a porch
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Sandblasted concrete core with black-steel shelving and tunnel fireplace
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The indoor garden forms the heart of the house and runs alongside the wide passageway
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Indoor garden with a backdrop of sandblasted concrete wall is illuminated by a skylight
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Indoor garden running alongside the wide passageway that leads to the living room
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View from the living room towards Lindenberg hill and the pool
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Lift-and-slide windows; the corners can be opened up to extend the interior space
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Living room with sandblasted concrete core, wall cladding and kitchen island with Arzo natural stone worktop
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Detail of kitchen island with Arzo natural stone worktop and ceiling-mounted hood
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Sandblasted concrete core with black-steel shelving and tunnel fireplace, with a black-steel surround
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View from the children’s bedroom towards the garden, which is surrounded by a sandblasted concrete wall
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Children’s bathroom with porcelain stoneware tiles in pistachio
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View from the guest bedroom towards the guest bathroom, with porcelain stoneware tiles in pink
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Studio on upper floor, looking out towards the terrace and Lindenberg hill
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The bedroom suite, looking towards the master bathroom with freestanding bathtub by Hoesch, against a wall of porcelain stoneware tiles in super blanc
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Washstand with HI-MACS® surface in the master bathroom, against a wall tiled with porcelain stoneware in super blanc
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Corner lift-and-slide windows, looking out towards the covered seating area and the surrounding landscape
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Evening ambiance with view into the living room
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Architects
Architekturbüro Herbert Bruhin
Location
Aeugst am Albis, Switzerland
Year
2020
Team
Marcel Walker
Construction management
Marc Krammer 

This exceptional detached house is situated in an upscale residential area and boasts glorious views that are incorporated into the design. The exposed concrete façade and recessed lift-and-slide windowed frontage together create a covered terrace that extends the interior space out into the surrounding landscape. The west wing contains the living space, dining area and kitchen, where the eye is drawn to the kitchen island with its exquisite Arzo marble worktop. Between the living area and the entrance is the striking sandblasted concrete core, with an embedded fireplace, shelving and coat racks. The south wing is home to the children’s and guest bedrooms, with the master suite above. On the side of the house facing the hill slope is a delightful surprise: a lush interior garden at the heart of the building.

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